Important Technical Note for Parents

This browser version of Komodo uses a plugin technology called Adobe Flash. This year Google and Microsoft stopped embedding Flash into their Chrome and Internet Explorer browsers which means you’ll have to manage installing and updating Flash Player yourself. You can do this here.

but we've made a better way to use Komodo on your computer . .

New Komodo Windows and Mac apps (programs) are now available to download and install on your computer. These apps don't require Flash and they provide a better experience all round. Simply install and log in!

Building strong foundations in maths

I had to think about foundations recently when our porch began to break away from the house. "Foundations weren't deep enough" the builder stated before quoting a suspiciously rounded figure of several thousand pounds.

This got me thinking about foundations - trust me I don't think about them much, but that's the point. We don't think about foundations because they're invisible. They were put in place early on, then built over with something we use.

This isn't entirely true. The one time we do think about foundations is when they let us down and the cracks appear. When this happens it's very hard to fix because the crack is a symptom of a deeper underlying issue - the weak foundation.

Foundations in Maths

The foundation for success in maths is built early on - at ages five to nine to be precise. This crucial stage is about developing fluency and confidence in maths - which academic research has shown to be the key to success later on.

Sadly for many, when the foundation in early maths isn't solid the cracks appear later and confidence can be damaged. At this point, it's a much harder problem to address.

Komodo is about building these early maths foundations, not simply to avoid problems, but to allow young learners to soar skyward and reach their true potential in maths.

About Komodo - Komodo is a fun and effective way to boost primary maths skills. Designed for 5 to 11 year olds to use in the home, Komodo uses a little and often approach to learning maths (15 minutes, three to five times per week) that fits into the busy routine. Komodo users develop fluency and confidence in maths - without keeping them at the screen for long.